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Dayton Hamvention Day 1, Part 4! (#1432)

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Post date July 10, 2026

Dayton Hamvention Day 1, Part 4! (#1432)

The Dayton Hamvention Film is finally out! Follow Dave as he makes his way through the crowds, shops and meets new people!

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Meshcore 1.16.0 – New Flood Traffic Controls for Repeater Operators

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Post date July 10, 2026

Meshcore 1.16.0 - New Flood Traffic Controls for Repeater Operators

Meshcore 1.16.0 has been released and it has some exciting new updates. Let’s talk about them!

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Activating A POTA Is Easy With A Simple Kit, Even With QRP Radios

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Post date July 10, 2026

Activating A POTA Is Easy With A Simple Kit, Even With QRP Radios

In about an 30 minutes after work I hit up US-9669 in Boulder, CO. for a fast Parks On The Air Activation!

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Another “Broken” RT95 That… Works?

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Post date July 10, 2026

Another “Broken” RT95 That… Works?

This is #15 in the series of RT95 Repairs… but probably #130 in overall repairs at this point. Ham Radio is hard – the specs, the modes, the power, the physics… and that’s what makes it fun. Let’s see what’s in this box!

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I Can Finally See The S Meter On My 7300! LDG MC-7300

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Post date July 10, 2026

I Can Finally See The S Meter On My 7300! LDG MC-7300

This is a cool little gadget from LDG. This is the new MC-7300. A signal strength and power meter for the Icom 7300 & 7300MK2. It’s a super easy to use analog meter that has a bright, backlit RGB color changeable display. This is great for those of us who like to operate portable and can’t see the screen because it’s washed out by the sun, or if you simply have a hard time seeing the smaller meters on the 7300’s screen. Plus it just looks cool (coolness points are very important to the ham radio operator)! It’s not in stores quite yet but should be available sometime in July.
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Radio Performance Tested: Is it Really a Good Radio? #shorts

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Post date July 10, 2026

Radio Performance Tested: Is it Really a Good Radio? #shorts

Testing a radio’s power supply reveals 13.7V idle and 12V under load. The power supply isn’t overcompensating; this radio is simply a solid performer. Return reason not power related.

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They Can Cut the Towers. They Can’t Cut This. How My Off-Grid Mesh Network Gets Back To The World

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Post date July 9, 2026

They Can Cut the Towers. They Can't Cut This. How My Off-Grid Mesh Network Gets Back To The World

I’ve been running Meshtastic for about a year now, and in this video I’m putting three Seeed Studio devices through real-world testing: the credit-card-sized SenseCAP, the Wio Tracker, and the SenseCAP Solar Node — which is replacing a homebrew solar Meshtastic node I built and installed on my flagpole a year ago.

What’s covered in this video:
– What LoRa and Meshtastic actually are, and why there’s zero licensing required to get started
– Full hands-on review of the SenseCAP card tracker — strengths, weaknesses, and real specs (nRF52840 MCU, LR1110 LoRa, 700mAh battery)
– Full hands-on review of the Wio Tracker — better battery life, external antenna, and where the interface falls short (nRF52840 MCU, SX1262 LoRa, L76K GPS)
– Why mesh networks are becoming a serious tool for hams, non-hams, and preparedness-minded folks alike — including a look at end-to-end encryption you can’t legally run on ham bands
– Full unboxing, firmware update, and configuration of the SenseCAP Solar Node P1-Pro (XIAO nRF52840 Plus, Wio-SX1262, 13,400mAh battery, 5W solar panel)
– Removing my one-year-old homebrew solar node and installing the Solar Node on my flagpole, plus a real range test from my iPhone and other nodes around the property
– An honest cost breakdown: what I spent building my own solar node from parts vs. what the SenseCAP Solar Node actually costs

Transparency note: Seeed Studio sent the Solar Node for this review. The SenseCAP and Wio Tracker were purchased by me. Honest opinions on all three either way.

If you’re looking into off-grid communication, emergency preparedness tools, or you’re just curious what all the Meshtastic and MeshCore hype is about, this video walks through real gear, real specs, and a real year of use.

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Shielding Antennas (Short #173)

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Post date July 9, 2026

Shielding Antennas (Short #173)

DavetheHamRadioGuy asks Dave’s opinion on the aluminum screen sheet radials. Does Dave agree with them? Do they acurately work?

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In The Middle Of Nowhere With Ham Radio, Fishing & K6ARK

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Post date July 9, 2026

In The Middle Of Nowhere With Ham Radio, Fishing & K6ARK

We’re in the backcountry of the Eastern Sierras with @K6ARK ! Look forward to unbelievable fishing and ham radio

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What Is Diversity Reception? (it’s not 2-VFO stereo monitoring)

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Post date July 9, 2026

What Is Diversity Reception? (it's not 2-VFO stereo monitoring)

A few people commented on my recent 2-VFO Stereo Monitoring video and said, "That’s diversity reception!" Not quite… But nearly…

In this video I explain the difference between deliberately listening to two antennas separately (what I’m now calling **Stereo Monitoring**) and true **Diversity Reception**, where two or more independent signal paths are combined to reduce fading and improve readability.

We’ll look at:

• Why diversity reception was developed
• Who first used it (marine, military and commercial HF operators)
• Why antennas are often spaced well apart
• Why fading occurs in the first place
• How diversity receivers work
• Why I intentionally *don’t* combine the signals in my own setup

If you’ve ever wondered why one antenna fades while another doesn’t, or why some high-end radios support diversity reception, hopefully this video will make it a little clearer.

PS – No AI was used to make the thumbnail!

73,
Callum M0XXT

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